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Bulletin Briefs News Health Services warns of Flu risks pg. 5
Opinion English teachers make or break high school pg. 8
A&E A good year for hip hop pg. 11
Sports
E-Sports becomes official club sport pg. 14
Student Life Alumni’s music business helps artists market efficiently pg. 17
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NEWS
Counseling Center Saw Increased Wait Times Last Semester
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Photos from the Women’s March in Hartford, Conn.
Students reported waiting two or more weeks to see a counselor. BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
EDITOR IN CHIEF
P
eter Agliata goes to
director of Counseling and Psychological Services. Last fall, the center booked approximately 1,400 appointments. This fall, there were approximately 1,650 appoint-
counseling and psychological
ments by mid-December. In
services weekly. Well, he tries
October, mid-semester, there
to.
was a 40 percent increase
But to go there, Agliata, a senior at the University of New Haven, along with other
in appointments from past years. There are four full-time staff
students, has faced longer
counselors, including Ander-
than normal wait times for
son, and for the fall semester,
appointments this semester;
one was on main campus
sometimes up to two weeks
three days a week and spent
were needed to see his coun-
the other two days at the uni-
selor.
versity’s Lyme Academy cam-
Recently, he was relieved
pus. The staff also includes a
that his counselor had a can-
part-time psychiatrist, mainly
cellation for that day, saying
for filling prescriptions.
he would have “gone crazy”
“This is probably the first
if he couldn’t get an appoint-
semester we’ve had trouble,”
ment.
Anderson said, adding that
“I called at 9 in the morning and asked if she had any cancellations and she did,” he said. “I got lucky.” The counseling center saw
the staff has felt the pressure of increased need. Anderson also said that he has been exploring possible solutions to better meet
more appointments this
the needs of students. He
semester than ever before, ac-
said that the center is one
cording to Charles Anderson,
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Due to a need for services at Lyme Academy, one staff member was only on main campus 3 days a week.
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NEWS
Bailey Gone as University Hires New Athletic Director BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
Bowl runs, including a 2008
O
York Giants. Palmer was the
Super Bowl win with the New
head coach of the university’s n Tuesday, Jan. 16,
the University of New Haven
football program from 1986
A
to 1987. While best known for his
Palmer as the new Director of
25 years of coaching in the
Athletics and Recreation.
NFL and 15 years as a college
Duane Bailey was named
coach, he also has athletic ad-
athletic director in June of
ministration experience. He
2017, but left that post during
acquired this skill as the head
the winter intersession due
coach and general manager of
many of the leading names in
to unknown reasons. The
the Hartford Colonials of the
university declined multiple
United Football League.
ley’s departure. Palmer will have help in his
Numbers Show University Staff is Overwhelmingly White BY KIANA QUINONEZ STAFF WRITER
announced the hiring of Chris
requests to comment on Bai-
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races) equate to only 23.62 percent, with the closest contender being Hispanics at 7.4 percent. Other figures show tremen-
t the University of
dous lows with the amount
New Haven, 76.38 percent
of employees in some areas
of all employees are white,
nearly zeroing out. Of all
according to data from the
employees at the University
IDEA Council. This figure is
there is only 1 Native Hawai-
comprised of 74.13 percent
ian or Pacific Islander, who is
of faculty and 77.49 percent
among administration, and
football, such as John Mara,
of adjunct employees. These
only 2.61 percent of all faculty
Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft and
numbers tower over the
are Asian.
Al Lerner. He was also an
ethnic makeup of employ-
football coach, manager, fun-
offensive coach for multiple
ees of color, whose numbers
having a face of color in a
draiser, teacher, and mentor
NFL head coaches and has
lie in the single digits. The
classroom. Students of color
combined forces of all “non-
are directly affected by not
white” employees, (Hispanic,
having a diverse faculty, and
Black or African American,
those effects are seen in the
Asian, Native Hawaiian or
classroom.
“Chris’s experience as a
new position as head women’s will serve our athletic pro-
Courtesy of University of New Haven Athletics
successes.” Palmer worked under
coached NFL stars such as Eli
volleyball coach Robin Salters
gram superbly,” said Walter
Manning, Doug Flutie, Drew
will be promoted to deputy
Caffey, vice president for en-
Bledsoe, Tony Romo and
director of athletics and se-
rollment management. “He is
Hershel Walker.
nior women’s administrator.
a strong and effective leader
Salters agreed to step away
with an impressive record of
Pacific Islander, American
Diversity is more than just
Zanaiya Léon, a Diversity
Indian or Alaska Native,
Peer Educator and the Vice
unknown and two or more
President of Elite Step team,
from her coaching position so
said she doesn’t feel the lack
that she can devote her atten-
of diversity amongst faculty
tion to assisting Palmer with
and administration at her
the leadership and administration of the university’s entire athletic program. Palmer is a former NFL coach with 25 years of experience under his belt. Palmer has been a part of two Super
school has affected her much, because she knew the school was a predominately white institution (PWI) - schools with a population 50 percent or more, white.
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NEWS
Counseling Center
students in the most full way
that I can, and if that cuts into the director of the counseling
happen in four or five weeks
Continued from pg. 3
dation could cause danger to
my personal time, I think it is
center said that “three-to-
during a quarter in college.”
full-time staff member short
the campus community.
worth it.”
four-week wait times do not
A study was done in 2016 by
surprise him.” At American
the Center for College Mental
the extra waiting time be-
University in Washington
Health which discovered that
tween appointments.
D.C., an entire page on the
in each year since 2010, more
“I ended up not going after
website is dedicated to “wait-
students have seen a counsel-
a while because there wasn’t
ing for on campus counsel-
or for mental health concerns.
an appointment available for
ing.”
Cases of depression, academic
of being able to get back to
“As the ratio of mental
normal standards. One staff
health professionals to
member roughly equates to
students increase, less time
250 appointments a semester, is available for staff to train which would make up for the
faculty and staff, provide pre-
difference between this and
ventive outreaches to student
last fall. But there would be
groups, serve on university
no place to put this additional
committees, and provide
counselor, as Anderson said
consultations for faculty,
that their space in Sheffield
staff, and administrators who
Hall has reached its maxi-
are trying to handle difficult
mum.
student situations,” according
“The large picture is we have seen a significant in-
to IACS. Anderson has been pushing,
crease, where it would imply
he said, to alleviate the pres-
another counselor added to
sure on the counseling center
the staff,” Anderson said.
and to get back to regular
The industry standard for college counseling centers is
order. “I don’t intend to let that
one full-time counselor per
happen,” Anderson said,
1,000 to 1,500 students, ac-
referring to the possibility of
cording to the International
continued deficiency.
Association of Counseling
Anderson mentioned other
Services, Inc. This does not
dangers of a lack of resources,
include trainees, interns, or
including an overworked
graduate assistants. With the
staff, student clients not
current staff lineup, there
seeing their treatment move
is one counselor per 1,490
along as quickly as possible,
students, just within the
and issues starting to pile up.
recommended range. Where
Anderson, as the director, has
schools fall in that range also
had more appointments this
depends on the availability of
semester than any of his staff,
additional resources open to
on top of his administrative
the campus community, and
duties.
the demand of the students.
“It makes for longer days for
According to IACS, failure
me,” he said. “My priority still
to adhere to this recommen-
comes down to serving the
Other students have noticed
a month,” said senior Julia Begeman. The center’s hours have been an issue for students who have work or classes during the day.
According to the same article,
Cruz told STAT. “A lot can
In a report by STAT, wait
distress, anxiety, and social
times that were above normal
anxiety, each saw consistent
showed negative effects on
increases from 2010 to 2016.
college students. “Things start to back up like
Anderson recognizes the national trend and discussion
a traffic jam,” Gary Dunn,
about mental health, and said
director of counseling and
that a need for more resourc-
might either have to cut my
psychological services for the
es is what goes along with the
counseling time short or
University of California, Santa decrease in the stigma.
switch my work schedule
Health Services Warns of Risks From Flu Outbreak
“Sometimes I feel like I
around so that I can see my counselor,” said junior Khaaliq Crowder. Anderson said that he was looking into a change in hours, and the Dean of Students Office recently
BY SAMANTHA REPOSA MANAGING EDITOR
and lack of resources is not
T
unique to the University of
for all bearing the cold, as
New Haven. At Oklahoma
people are taking all precau-
University, students waited
tions to avoid attracting the
weeks to months for appoint-
flu this season.
announced that the center would be open until 6:00 p.m. The issue of long wait times
ments at their counseling center. The school has one mental health professional per 3,991 students, according to the OU Daily, well under the recommended amount.
issues and hand sani-
tizer have become essentials
The University of New Haven’s health service offices recently sent out an active “Health Alert”for the campus community regarding the outbreak of influenza virus (the
flu) that has already spread among students. The influenza virus is a
respiratory illness and can be contracted through the air or direct contact with someone who carries symptoms, which include sudden fever, aching muscles, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and eye pain. The virus can be potentially dangerous for those with chronic medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, etc.) or women who are expecting.
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Diversity of University Staff Continued from pg. 4
able to contribute to the con-
an ethics and diversity course
always have the time.
Nonetheless, Léon recalled
where she often found herself
versation, because they didn’t The scope of this issue goes
front of her. “There have been situations
hold back during discussions
sister of SIA, talked about
on people that are immi-
in the classroom.
how diversity can help white
in the classroom. Often, a lack grants, or other people, and
room when it came to topics
of these serious conversations
“Although [the professor] was very knowledgeable he
students. “I, and maybe a few other of
through a new lens.
talking and they’ll be hating
of discussions in the class-
iors and attitude from other
taught by a diverse teacher, and that some students would
beyond the students of color
and protesting.
struggle with adjusting to life
when I’ve had classmates
disappointed with the depth
like the civil rights movement, can allow negative behav-
were one sided when not
Unlike Léon, Perez was
Samantha Duncan, another
students as well. In life, not
then I start speaking Spanish
not prepared for the culture
every person encountered will
and they’re like ‘oh my god,
shock that came with going to
be of the same ethnic or racial
whoops’,” she said.
a PWI.
background as you. There-
In one of Perez’s classes,
“I come from somewhere
fore, she believes it’s impor-
she felt a teacher opened the
where there’s like so much
tant to familiarize yourself
still took a lot of his informa-
my peers, have experienced
door for students prejudice
diversity… everywhere you go
with the way others view the
tion from the perspective of
things differently and we may
behavior.
you see someone different,”
world.
a white male,” she said. The
get ridiculed or get excessive
responsibility of offering “nu-
questioning when we’re trying that were like really not for
ance” to discussions fell in the to explain our perspective,”
“There were some people
she said. The undergraduate stu-
“You’re going to encounter so many different people from
diversity,” said Perez, “the
dent body at the university is
so many different back-
way [the professor] acted
64.85 percent white. Students
grounds,” said Duncan. “It
allowed them to just open up
from areas where diversity
would be helpful to know how
SIA said, when people see
and be more open about that
is commonplace, can have
to handle those situations,
Despite being the ones to
her, they think she is white.
specific opinion and it made
a hard time adjusting to a
and to have that experience in
bear this responsibility, said
Since she was racially misla-
people uncomfortable.”
new climate like a PWI and
college so that when you get
Léon, they were not always
beled, her peers once openly
white students who are used
out in the real world, you’re
to being in the majority can
able to carry yourself better.”
hands of her and the three to four other black peers she had in the classroom.
said Léon. Nathalie Perez, a sister of
expressed hurtful opinions in
She said she found that a lot of opinions in the classroom
Flu Season Warning in positive cases according to
symptoms, wash and sanitize
experiencing. The form will
assignments or quiz, it is just
the Connecticut Department
your hands often, and avoid
then notify Health Services
a notification that the student
toms need to self-quarantine
of Public Health. The uni-
touching your face.
about the students symptoms
is ill,” Paula Cappuccia, Direc-
themselves for their own
versity typically sees a spike
and they will follow up with
tor of Health Services, said.
recovery and to help decrease
in diagnosed cases upon the
of the flu, Health Services
them daily to ensure they are
“The students then have fol-
the spread of the flu to oth-
return for the spring semester
recommends contacting the
taking the necessary precau-
low with instructors to make
ers,” Health Services said in
and close living situations
office to speak with one of
tions to prevent the spread of
up assignments.”
an email. “Those who can go
only increase the number of
the nurses or contacting their
the virus and also feel better.
home to recuperate should
those affected.
personal physician’s office.
If the student is on a sport
Continued from pg. 5 “Those who present symp-
do so.”
To help avoid getting the
If students show symptoms
Health Services also encour- team, a notification will be
This flu season, Health Services’ advice is to stock up on sanitizer, Gatorade, and
flu this season the try to stay
ages students who show signs
sent to the coach, and instruc- Saltine crackers to help fellow
sees its peak around mid-
isolated (a recommended six
of the flu to fill out their Flu
tors will also be notified.
February, but a recent spike
feet of personal space) from
Notification Form online and
those who are experiencing
list the symptoms they are
The influenza virus usually
“We are not telling instructors to release students from
students beat out the virus.
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NEWS
New Changes to Housing Procedure
UNH Experts on What the Shutdown Meant
BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER
SANCHEZ STAFF WRITER
O
T
ver winter break,
he government shut
the University implemented
down on the one-year anni-
changes to on-campus living,
versary of the Trump presi-
including an updated guest
dency, and a lot of questions
policy, a new sign in process, free laundry, a simplified room selection process, and
are being asked about what this means for the American
Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin
Celentano Hall opened the rear access door so students can use their ID to enter.
facility improvements. “These updates were guided by input from stu-
BY MITSOUKI GARVEY-
Other students were excited
people. Political science professor Chris Haynes explains
es, while Bergami’s lighting
that there are two certainties about this shutdown.
dents and staff during the
about the recently free laun-
improved, and in-suite towel
summer and fall 2017 semes-
dry, which used to cost $1.25
hooks were added in response
ter months,”read a letter to
“Playing politics is central
for each washing, and drying
to requests made by students.
students from the Office of
and rampant and this shut-
cycle.
Residential Life. “We hope
“Free laundry is amazing,”
In Celentano, the rear access door has been activated
down in the Era of Trump was inevitable,” Haynes said.
you find these improvements
said Forest Hills resident
for students to use their ID’s
beneficial to your living
John Boncaldo.
to enter the building from 8
ment expired on Jan. 20
a.m. to 8 p.m.
at midnight, after a short-
experience. These are just the
Facility improvements were
beginning, as we will continue made to Forest Hills apart-
“I am happy the door has
Funding for the govern-
term spending bill failed in
making improvements to our
ments, and all main campus
access, especially if I am
residential communities and
the Senate. This is the first
residence halls, excluding
parked behind Celentano,”
the living experience.”
government shutdown since
Westside Hall and Bethel
said Celentano resident Lau-
2013 that furloughed approxi-
Hall. Forest’s improve-
ren Risley.
mately 850,000 government
Sheffield resident Matt Verrili gave the new housing
ments ranged from replac-
policies and improvements
The guest policy has been
employees per day, according
ing locks on doors,fixing
updated to allow three guests
two thumbs up,and said the
to the Office of Management
plumbing issues,and
18 and older per student,
new sign in processes is more
and Budget.
repainting,Dunham received
regardless of whether or not
efficient. Verrili said that the
new lights,carpet, and stair
they attend the University.
policies look good so far, and
government shutdown, thou-
risers.. Gerber and Bixler
Overnight guests are now two
he can’t wait to see them in
sands of federal employees
both received new lighting in
full effect.
the lounge and main entranc-
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As a result of the 2013
were told not report to work as Federal Parks and other
public facilities accessible to the American public were closed. Political science professor Matthew Schmidt was one of the thousands affected by the 2013 shutdown. “Our pay was stopped but eventually Congress agreed to back pay employees,” he said. “But it’s not automatic and it’s stressful for the tens of thousands of employees and their families who will not get paid on time, if at all.” According to CNN, American citizens that work for federal funded agencies and departments that are non essential, including agencies that pay out small business loans and process passports requests, were not in service during the shutdown. Both parties came to agreement late Monday and voted to reopen the government. Democrats were satisfied with the Republican pledge to talk about the DREAMers once the government was back open to vote in favor of a new resolution. The agreement passed will expire on February 8.
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English Teachers Make or Break Your High School Career BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
T
hink back to your
high school career. If you’re a senior now, that may seem like centuries ago. But think of the one teacher in high school whose class you looked forward to the most. Was it your English teacher? Even though you hated the thought of reading “The Catcher in the Rye,” your English teacher sat there, at the front of your classroom, and read the book aloud to 18-year-old students. Now think about the teacher who had you independently read, but you preferred sneaking your Blackberry between your thumbs and dingy, coffee stained, 30-year-old library book to communicate with your friends in the same room. At the time, you didn’t appreciate the teacher who read aloud, but now that you think about it, don’t you? An English teacher will make or break your high school career. If you’re lucky, you end up with an English teacher that considers your
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feelings, appreciates your
pate in class conversation, not
opinions, and understands
because you love the text,
your level of learning. If you
or because you find the blue
can’t relate to the teacher who curtains in the novel to be a “makes” your high school career, then I’m afraid you are a
fascinating use of symbolism. You participate whole-
portion of the 2% population
heartedly because your teach-
that had an English teacher
er has taken the extra step for
that made your stomach
you, so do the same for him/
churn. Those English teachers her. You now do not want to are apparently out there. It’s the patient teacher that
let this teacher down. Because of your English teacher,
doesn’t move forward with
you decide for yourself that
the class until every single
school is not as terrible as you
person is on the same page.
thought.
The one that sets time aside
Your English teacher tells
for you when you seem to be
stories -- not only relating to
falling behind. The teacher
the text, but relating to them-
that is always sure to estab-
selves. They go out of their
lish a connection with each
way to form a bond with their
student. The one who forgives students, and to make sure
conversation, kind, creative,
in life. An English teacher
and interactive. One can-
teaches English because he/
not simply hand a student a
she is passionate about the
book, and direct them to read
beauty of words. They want
it without given the proper
to introduce the youth to the
direction or understanding of
inspiring, historical, ever
what the book boils down to.
evolving ways of literature.
An English teacher does not
And hopefully, somewhere
teach the principles of litera-
along the way, one lucky stu-
ture because he/she believes
dent will be inspired by their
they will be important factors
English teacher.
Women Will Continue to Persist BY SAMANTHA REPOSA MANAGING EDITOR
2
017 was a train wreck
of a year. But, despite all the pain and stress wrapped into 2017, it was a remarkable year to be a woman.
you for not successfully com-
there are a few laughs along
pleting your assignment, and
the way. English class can be
allows you to stay in for lunch
boring. When you think about
to get it done. Imagine having
it, you’re reading books any-
that kind of flexibility and
where from 20-hundreds of
understanding now?
years ago. After that, you have the world. Millions of women
To put things into per-
The year started out strong with the outbreak of the Women’s March on Washington that spread not only throughout the country, but
to write essays on the text,
and allies filled the streets of
spective, think back to your
interpret the text, discuss
the United States advocating
average school day a few
the text, and understand the
for their personal beliefs, but
years ago. Drag yourself to
text. Think about the incred-
coming in solidarity to push
earth science, sigh your way
ible mentality your English
to math, smile a little on the
teacher must have for achiev-
way to history - because you
ing all of said factors, and still
know English is next. So, you
being your favorite teacher.
make your way to English, and you’re willing to partici-
An English teacher has to be understanding, open to
forward an agenda of unity and equality. Throughout the year, the conversation on sexual assault broke out from the decades of fear and became a recurring headline. Women
began to speak out against men in power, whether political, athletic, or Hollywood based fame, confronting the issue and the ones who have caused them harm. People began talking more about the issue, which sparked the #MeToo campaign – a campaign created to continue the conversation of sexual assault and harassment. The hashtag flooded social media, as women spoke what was being trapped inside them confronting the issue that has long been overlooked while revealing to the world how too many have experienced what they should never have experienced. All lead to the groundbreaking 2017 TIME Person of the Year that was named to the Silence Breakers, those who spoke out against sexual assault laying out the stories of
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Charger Poll W BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
elcome back! For the most part, it seems
like we’re doing okay, although some of us are feeling tortured at this point in time. Perhaps those are seniors patiently awaiting graduation day, or confused freshmen second guessing this whole college thing. Not many of us are completely thrilled to be here, but hey, maybe we’re just counting down the days until the holidays come around again. Either way -- good luck. Don’t forget to follow @ChargerPoll on Twitter to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin every week!
Women’s March Continued from pg. 6 women who had undergone assault and harassment. The conversation also took to the Internet, as feminism was one of the top searched words on the Merriam-Webster website making it their word of the year. Between the women’s march, the media, entertainment like the Hulu Original show The Handmaid’s Tale and the film Wonder Woman, people were tuned into pushing for the advancement of womanhood. 2018 has come, and women have already carried over the momentum created in the previous year. The conversation of sexual assault continued, as the very start of the
new year a newsletter was re-
show hosting two female lead
with hopes of keeping the
can really foresee what the
leased to the world announc-
anchors.
conversation of equality alive
future of the feminist agenda
while closing the gender gap
may hold.
ing a non-profit organization
Women took to the streets
called TIME’S UP, which aims across the country once again to bring justice to the sexual
this past Saturday (Jan. 20),
assault, harassment, and
the anniversary of the 45th
inequality in the workplace by President’s inauguration. The providing legal aid to uphold
march stood as a symbol that
accountability.
women are here and have
Oprah said it best, we are
broke the silence that bound
“fighting hard to make sure
them for centuries, while also
that they become the leaders
continue to advocate for the
who take us to the time when
issues most meaningful to
nobody ever has to say ‘Me
them under an umbrella of
too’ again.”
solidarity.
The TODAY Show also
Honestly, what a time to
broke headlines, as Hoda
be a woman in a time where
Kotb was promoted to sit
their voices carry weight, be-
next to Savannah Guthrie
ing heard, and being fought
in the anchor desk after the
for by the strong female
firing of former co-anchor
figures and allies holding
Matt Lauer for inappropriate
public office. With mid-term
conduct with members of the
elections rounding the corner,
shows crew. This revolution-
a record number of women
ized morning news with the
are planning to run for office
in government.
Nevertheless, women have
The fight for justice has only
shown no matter the wreck-
amplified over the past year,
age, she persisted and will
though I’m not sure anyone
continue to persist.
Samantha Reposa/The Charger Bulletin
Women all over the country marched for the second year in a row to fight for equality
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Spotify Playlist of the Week BY KHALIL RODGERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
T
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“New Year, New Music”
he following artists have recently released new music. These songs should be on heavy rotation in your music libraries
for a great start to a new year:
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God’s Plan – Drake Drake returns with two song EP Scary Hour, his first release since his June release of “Signs.” This synth-influenced track gives fans exactly what they have been waiting for from Drake. All These Years – Camila Cabello Camila Cabello has entered the Billboard 200 at #1 with her self-titled debut album. With this mellow album, Camila smoothly
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blends her Cuban heritage with pop. This City – Sam Fischer LA-based singer Sam Fischer is finally here with his first EP Not a Hobby. This laid-back R&B track lets people know that Sam is here to stay. Rewrite the Stars – Zendaya and Zac Efron The Greatest Showman soundtrack is topping charts all over the world. Zendaya and Zac Efron complement each other per-
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fectly on this song. Aura – SG Lewis feat. J Warner SG Lewis is a rising DJ from England who has been praised by Pharell. “Aura” is a electronic-soul track that is sure to have you dancing whenever you listen to it. All the Stars – Kendrick Lamar & SZA “All the Stars” is the first single hailing from the highly anticipated Black Panther soundtrack, which also includes Kendrick
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Lamar as a producer. These Top Dawg Entertainment label mates definitely have a hit with this song and will soon be topping all the charts. My My My! – Troye Sivan Australia-based singer Troye Sivan is back with “My My My!” after a two-year hiatus. This track is a great return for the singer and it gives Honne vibes with its electronic-based alternative sound. Honey – Kehlani Kehlani is open and unapologetic about her sexuality on this song. With Kehlani’s silky voice and raw lyrics, “Honey” should be a song that never leaves your daily playlist. Plain Jane REMIX – A$AP Ferg feat. Nicki Minaj Plain Jane is A$AP Ferg’s take on Juicy J’s “Slob on my Knob.” The original “Plain Jane” was already a banger, but bringing in Nicki Minaj for the remix adds even more power to the song. She comes in and her rhymes hit just as hard as Ferg’s.
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2018 Promises to be a Great Year for Hip-Hop BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
American Crime Story Premiere BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER
2
O
017 was an excep-
tional year for hip-hop artists: for the first time ever, the
so consumers can download favorites and for consumers to be able to watch without wifi. But, is this really going to benefit their consumers.
ver Thanksgiv-
There has been both positive
ing news broke that Netflix
and negative reactions to the
is having a price increase in
highly-regarded Nielsen Mu-
price increase and some con-
their streaming services. Ac-
sic report has declared R&B
sumers are not satisfied with
cording to ALTPress, Netflix
and hip-hop as the top genre
subscription will jump from
in the United States, dethron-
$9.99 to $10.99 for their
ing rock’s consumption by 2.1
standard U.S. subscription,
percent. For those who keep
their premier tier ( ultra HD
up with the latest and most
and four screens at the same
successful releases, this is no surprise, as artists including Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars landed in 2017’s top
time) will go from $11.99 to
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Drake released one of the first new songs in 2018 with “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity”
$13.99 and their basic plan of $7.99 will not be changed. As soon as I read this the
ten album sales alongside Ed
coming album Scary Hours:
has yet to be defined, though
first thing that came to mind
Sheeran and Chris Stapleton.
“God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic
fans are speculating album
was, how will this affect col-
Hip-hop went out with a
Immunity.” The highly-antici- drops from Kanye West,
lege students?
this change. We already deal with Netflix
According to an article in
removing certain shows and
Wayne, and ScHoolboy Q.
Business Finder, 92 percent
movies or not having specific
following the release of single
These artists have all pub-
of college students use Netflix
ones of our liking. Will the
December. New artists such
“MotorSport” featuring Cardi
licly discussed projects in
and 34 percent of college stu-
price increase change this, is a
as Cardi B and Lil Pump
B and Nicki Minaj.
the works, but nothing has
dents have their own Netflix
question that has been asked.
account. This increase will
It’s like Netflix is taking
ultimately affect how many
advantage of their consumer,
college students will keep
and seeing that the majority
their account active. Some
of their consumers are college
students are already strug-
students then that means they
bang in 2017 with releases
pated album Culture II will be Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Lil
from Eminem, G-Eazy, Gucci
released by Migos on Jan. 26
Mane, Jeezy, and Punken in
proved that hip-hop’s growth
Kendrick Lamar follows
happened as of yet. Social
alongside technology can
the success of DAMN. as the
media amplifies these theo-
solidify one’s reputation,
producer and artist on the
ries, with Kanye West being
scoring them unparalleled
soundtrack for Marvel’s Black
a prominent target: Twitter
recognition on the charts and
Panther film. Two tracks
has been buzzing since West
social media.
have been released so far:
was spotted in Calabasas with
“All the Stars” featuring SZA
his famous laptop, a sign that
and hip-hop fans are already
and “King’s Dead” by Jay
fans interpret as new music
being graced with releases
Rock featuring Future, James
coming soon. This specula-
from Migos and Drake. Drake
Blake, and Lamar.
2018 has barely started
released two songs under up-
The release timeline of 2018
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gling financially during school are taking advantage of us. and now Netflix is adding to the burden. An increase in price, according to Netflix, is to add more of what their consumers want to watch, to add features
Corina Rodriguez, a sophomore at the university who has been using Netflix for four years explains that Netf-
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Hip-Hop in 2018 Camila Cabello’s Debut Continued from pg. 11
celebrates success as he re-
tion also follows West prom-
brands with his debut album
ising a new album release for
Amen.
summer of 2017 that never happened. Noteworthy artist releases
Nipsey Hussle just released the single and music video for “Last Time That I Checc’d”
to keep an eye out for this
featuring YG, a fellow West
year are Brian (fka Rich
Coast hip-hop artist. The pair
Chigga) and Nipsey Hussle.
come together for a boastful
Brian’s release is set for
track about their success that
Feb. 2 after he changed his
perfectly captures both of
name, citing naivete for the
their styles.
pseudonym that prevented
As the year progresses,
hip-hop fans from taking him
make sure to stay tuned with
seriously as its wordplay was
highlights from The Charger
viewed as racist. Still, Brian
Bulletin.
American Crime Story Continued from pg. 11 lix is taking advantage of how popular it has become. “They know it’s something
down. This price increase affects everyone worldwide but most of all college students. If they
people rely on for TV shows
can barely afford the price
and movies, so they raise the
now what makes Netflix own-
price knowing people are still
ers think that they will be able
going to use it,” Rodriguez
to afford it with an increase.
said.
They are already an empire
Album: Camila BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER
C
bello mentioning her Cuban
since its release.
roots with lyrics: “Grew up
The album instantly draws
on southside of Miami” /
listeners in with “Never Be
That’s where I was when you
the Same.” The song was
found me” / and “De Miami
released as the second single
a México. / Esta cosa se
but album Camila soared to
off the album on Jan 9. The
prendió, baby.” While listen-
charts on its release day Fri-
song itself is upbeat, and very
ing, listeners may also want to
day, Feb 12. The much antici-
catchy.
dance along to the song as it
amila Cabello’s de-
pated album is the first solo
Both “She Loves Control”
has that dance vibe.
album since her departure
and “Havana” have a Latin
from Fifth Harmony in 2016.
vibe. “She Loves Control has
thing’s Gotta Give” are two
Cabello’s album charted #1
more of a salsa feel, while
of the slower songs followed
in 100 countries following its
“Havana” has the trumpet
by a piano off the album that
release. The album has eleven
which projects more of a
shows off Cabello’s vocals.
songs, all co-written by
Spanish feel.
“Something’s Gotta Give” is
Cabello, focusing on themes
When listening to “Inside
of love, relationships and Ca-
Out,” listeners can hear Ca-
bello’s love for her heritage. Back in September, Cabello released “Havana (ft. Young Thug)” as her first single off the self-titled album. Fellow singer Pharrell Williams cowrote the song with Cabello. The song made former Presi-
that makes millions every
dent Barack Obama’s list of
dominated the television,
day. So there really shouldn’t
top songs from 2017, which
movie, and streaming indus-
be an increase. It can possibly
he posted to his Facebook
try for over the last ten years.
be because of the conver-
three weeks ago. “Havana”
With an immediate focus on
sation of net neutrality or
itself is an upbeat and catchy
delivering customers favorite
Netflix is becoming greedy,
shows and their own catalog
but it is unfair towards college
of original content, Netflix
students who enjoy Netflix
has successfully built an
and can afford it at the cur-
empire with no plans to slow
rent price.
Media giant Netflix has
listeners and fans of Cabello
song. It has been on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for 20 weeks. “Havana” has been a favorite among daily radio
“Consequences” and “Some-
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Camila Cabello New Chainsmokers Album Gets Mixed Reviews
Continued from pg. 12
BY MEGHAN MAHAR
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
T
he new year opens
the door for new music from popular artists, including The Chainsmokers, an EDM/pop duo consisting of members Drew Taggart and Alex Pall. After the success of their debut album Memories… Do Not Open in 2017 and the respective tour, fans of the duo had high expectations. Last week, The Chainsmokers released their first single of the year: “Sick Boy,” a song that is lyrically and vocally
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uncharacteristic to their sig-
Camila Cabello recently released her first album since leaving Fifth Harmony
nature, radio-ready sound. The track makes an attempt at examining America’s
a fan favorite that showcases
Fans suspect that the song is
Cabello’s raw vocals in an
about the drama Cabello had
an unsettling fake drawl that
emotionally-charged ballad.
with her former band, Fifth
mixes a British accent with
Harmony.
an imitation of Twenty One
“Real Friends” is more of an acoustic song, where Ca-
“In the Dark” and “Into
societal problems. Through
Pilots vocalist Tyler Joseph,
bello talks about wanting real
It” sound like they can be
Taggart sings “I live on the
friends rather than fake ones.
Cabello’s next singles as the
West side of America / Where
The song includes lyrics such
choruses are catchy. Though
they spin lies into fairy dust.”
as, “I’m just lookin’ for some
the album is short, fans are
real friends / All they ever do
hooked on Cabello’s new in-
the only familiar-sounding
is let me down / Every time I
dependent sound and eagerly
components of the song: the
let somebody in / Then I find
await new releases and a tour.
out what they’re all about.”
The vocals and lyrics are not
accompanying use of drums and piano sound eerily simi-
lar to the early discography
being “bros,” or mediocre,
of Twenty One Pilots. Any-
wannabe-EDM artists who
one who is unfamiliar with
sacrifice authenticity for sales.
Twenty One Pilots might not
People who already dislike
be as easily bothered by the
The Chainsmokers for their
contents of this song, but this
shallow content were quick
new change in The Chain-
to jump on this release and
smokers’ branding still feels
slam it for being “fake deep.”
forced.
The criticism that the track
Throughout the song, Tag-
has received thus far seems
gart complains about the
valid, but is it possible for The
media-influenced society that
Chainsmokers to rebrand?
has propelled his career. He
The duo’s future success
repeats the question “Feed
lays in lyrical subtlety: there
yourself with my life’s work /
is value in exploring themes
How many likes is my life
of narcissism, self-worth, etc.,
worth?” Though the role of
but not in a way that makes
social media is significant in
the music nearly unenjoyable.
people’s lives, and seemingly
Pop artists like Camila Ca-
a major influence in modern
bello have successfully aired
youth development, some-
out their personal grievances
thing about exploring this
while still creating catchy
topic on a pop song in a way
hits— hopefully, The Chain-
is discomforting.
smokers will get some writing
Pall and Taggart have both faced criticism for
help and learn to do the same.
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S P O RT S
E-Sports Reclassified as Club Sport has taken the world by storm,
ertheless, we are boasting 100
there are still some people
members and we continue to
I
that doubt its legitimacy.
grow each year,” said Kmiec.
BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
n December it was an-
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“eSports as a sport at the
With its status of being
university or as anywhere else a recognized club sport, for that matter, has been a
Charger eSports will play
nounced that Charger eSports
controversial topic with sides
against most of the eSports
is going to be considered a
against it and sides for it.
university clubs in America
club sport starting in January
What we do as a club is pro-
and Canada. They will also
2018. The club was started by
mote and show everyone that
compete in tournaments such
club president Charles Kmiec
it is a sport with comparisons
as League of Legends, Heroes
in 2013.
to relevant articles and vid-
of the Storm, Overwatch, and
“The goal of the club was
eos. We feel that playing an e-
Hearthstone.
to create a fun and competi-
sport is the same as someone
tive environment for campus
Chargers Host “Class at the Court” BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
T
ketball team and St. Anselm. The students were given the opportunity to tour Gehring Hall and the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Sci-
he University of New
ence. On the tour, students
Haven Department of Athlet-
were given a science lesson
ics hosted the sixth annual
on DNA. The students were
“Class at the Court” event on
also given an extensive lesson
Wednesday, Jan 3. The event
on physics and how it relates
brought 450 fourth grade stu-
to basketball and the art of
dents from the West Haven
rebounding. There were dem-
The members of the club are
Elementary School district
onstrations done to show how
watching their favorite sport
really excited about this new
to help create an experiential
our athletes comply with the
gamers to show off their skills
on tv or playing it in real life.
opportunity to expand and
learning and a community en- laws of physics to help them
and make new friends,” said
The way we see it is that it is
unleash their skills.
gagement experience for the
Kmiec.
a sport with team-based skill
“I think becoming a sport has
students. It also gives student
and competition.
given us a good opportunity
athletes and coaches an op-
taken to Charger Gym to ex-
to broaden our horizon on
portunity to interact with the
perience New Haven take on
community.
St. Anselm in a NE-10 match-
eSports started with seven students and one professor
“The players we have
who all shared a passion for
practice four to five nights a
who we play, and I feel it is
competitive gaming. As the
week just as any other ath-
going to bring us better com-
years went on, the club grew
lete would. We have always
petition” said club member
into what it is today. The club
promoted the club as a sport
Will Alberti. “We’re finally
went for gold status in spring
regardless of what our status
going to be able to show other
of 2016 and achieved it. In
is. We always take events and
schools that we’re a force to
2017 the goal of the club was
competitions seriously. Nev-
be reckoned with.”
The fourth graders arrived at 9:30 a.m. to go through a
compete and win games. Later, the students were
up. The students were greeted by Charlie the Charger and
class session before they were treated to an exciting game
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between the women’s bas-
to become a club sport, and sure enough they achieved it. With the success of eSports across the nation, and around the world, it is no surprise that the club was able to come up from their humble beginnings and climb up the ranks to becoming a full- time club sport. Even though eSports
Students from West Haven Elementary got to spend a day with the Chargers during winter break.
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Class at the Court Continued from pg. 14 members of the University of New Haven Athletics Department, who presented them with t-shirts and a gift bag. The students took up the whole right side of Charger Gym as they cheered for their hometown Chargers. The students were all in, and it helped to energize the Chargers. Coming off a 91-60 win over LIU Post on Dec. 31, the Chargers carried the momentum from the crowd onto the court against the Hawks. The teams battled back and forth for all four quarters. Neither team was able to jump out to a convincing lead. The Chargers biggest lead was five with 9:02 left in the second quarter. The Hawks got out to a six -point lead with 1:23 left in the third quarter, but New Haven battled back. In a game where we saw seven lead changes and nine ties, it was New Havens final possession that was the deciding factor. With 19 seconds left in the fourth quarter, game
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tied at 54 freshman point guard Brie Pergola drove to the basket only to be met by three St. Anselm defenders. With a quick flick of the wrist Pergola kicked it out to a wide-open Alexandria Kerr who was standing behind the three point arc. Kerr shot the fadeaway three and drained it with 2.5 seconds left.
Team Relocation Benefits Owners, Not Fans BY KENNY SORENTINO STAFF WRITER
T
he San Diego Char-
gers have lost again—wait a minute... they’re the Los Angeles Chargers now. It’s never an easy decision to relocate a franchise rooted into a community, or even to expand to one that hasn’t had
Whalers operated from 1979-
tertainment in mind, but with
97, close to 20 years. The
the push to create a some-
franchise is now the Carolina
thing that genuinely benefits
Hurricanes.
the adjacent community.
What happened?
The new mindset is not
Issues between the state of
simply to do good—it makes
Connecticut and the club re-
economic sense, too. A NFL
garding facilities pushed them stadium only hosts 8 home away. This seems to be a re-
games per team, two L.A.
curring push factor, with the
teams, 16 home games, 16
NFL’s Rams, aforementioned
days out of the year that the
Chargers, and even Raid-
facility is used for its intended
ers seeking a new stadium,
purpose. Add in other events,
which can hold not only NFL
the facility is standing unused
games, but much more. The
for two-thirds of the year.
future stadium for the Rams
However, if there’s a reason
and Chargers, at Hollywood
to use an entire facility on
Park, is already going to host
a weekly, if not daily basis,
Super Bowl LVI and the 2028
there is a lot of realized rev-
Olympic ceremonies.
enue that does not get made
The facility will not only be
elsewhere.
a football stadium (that can
In short, not only are pro-
hold up to 100,000), but a
fessional sport franchises
6,000 seat arts venue, with
moving to make more money,
room in the plans for com-
they’re moving to benefit
Kerr was the hero as the Chargers won 57-54 rattling off their third straight win for the first time this season. “Playing in front of the students is one of the best experiences ever. The amount of energy the kids bring is exciting” Kerr said. “Bring able to encourage the students’ academics through playing the sport we love is the greatest part about Class at the Court.”
one before, but how necessary is it? It’s not strictly a profitdriven decision, despite the fact that it is a business decision. Many variables factor in. For example, right up I-91, Hartford used to base an NHL franchise. The Hartford
mercial, retail, and residential their communities, and the spaces, dining, and 25-plus
combination of the two can
acres of public parks. The
foster an all-around better fan
stadiums of the future are not
experience.
just built with sports and en-
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Men’s Basketball Loses to Stonehill BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
M
en’s basketball
ended their four- game winning streak Saturday (Jan. 20) afternoon, on the road against Stonehill. The loss was the Chargers first loss on the road in NE-10 Conference play. The Chargers were lead by sophomore Derrick Rowland who finished with 14 points with six shots from the field and one three pointer. Senior Danny Upchurch ended his streak of scoring 20- plus points in six consecutive games. Upchurch finished the game with 13 points and a game high seven assists. Senior Mihailo Vasic finished the game with 12 points while junior Najee Larcher contributed nine. The defense had been the catalyst in the four- game winning streak for the Chargers but they couldn’t stop the Skyhawks. In the previous four games New Haven had held their opponents to 40 percent shooting from the field and under 30 percent
from behind the arc. The
single digits less than three
Chargers allowed the Sky-
minutes into the second half.
hawks to shoot 48.4 percent
They rattled off seven straight
from the field and 35.7 per-
points to cut the deficit to
cent from the three-point line. 42-36. In the first half, the Char-
After two minutes without
gers kept the Skyhawks in
a bucket for either team, the
check as they were able to
Chargers looked to be mak-
hold an advantage for the first ing a comeback as they pulled five minutes. The Skyhawks
within four points with 14
then proceeded to rattle off
minutes remaining. With the
14 shots in a row to put the
score 44-40, the Skyhawks
Chargers behind the eight
pushed it into overdrive by
ball early. New Haven went
scoring the next seven points
on a rally of their own as they
to give them some breathing
scored six straight to cut the
room. The Chargers couldn’t
deficit to five points.
keep up with Skyhawks high
The Chargers scored just six points over the final seven
powered offense. Upchurch finished the game
minutes of the half and trailed hitting four of his last five by 12 going into the half. In
shots from the field, includ-
the second half, the Chargers
ing three of his attempts from
were able to cut the deficit to
behind the three- point line.
New Haven fans had been used to seeing the Chargers
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80-63. The Chargers will return
play lockdown defense along
home on Tuesday, Jan. 23, as
with lights out shooting, but
they take on Franklin Pierce
the Skyhawks were the better
at Charger Gym.
team winning with a score of
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STUDENT LIFE
Students in MIC Get to Bring Their Music to Campus BY EVERETT BISHOP STAFF WRITER
W
ith over 15o dif-
lez, head of booking. “One
of our traditions is to start
selves effectively.
“We break off into…three
Alumni Offers Artists a Unique Service BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
the meeting off with music
committees where we dis-
news, where people volunteer
cuss further what needs to be
to present the club with any
done leading up to whatever
news they have that occurred
the next event may be,” said
J
Gonzalez.
business offering aspiring and
ferent clubs and organizations within the past week.” on campus, the University of
In the past, M.I.C. has
M.I.C. is starting off the
uliana Johnson, class
of May ’17, started her own established musicians social
New Haven allows its stu-
media marketing online.
dents the opportunity to ex-
Trademarked and established
plore and express themselves
in November 2017, Juliana
in a variety of ways. One such
Johnson Music Services is
organization is M.I.C. (Music
dedicated to “providing qual-
Industry Club), which gives
ity adjunctive services for
students the chance to see
musical performing artists which fulfills many of their
what it takes in order to book
promotional and live perfor-
and plan live music events.
mance service needs.”
“M.I.C. is responsible for
After working with art-
putting on concerts on campus,” said Daniel Mayotte, club president. “We try to
ists throughout her time at Jordan Campbell/The Charger Bulletin
2018 spring semester with
the university assisting with social media and merchan-
provide our members with
been able to host acts at the
a performance on Saturday,
experience in the music in-
school such as Sorority Noise
Jan. 27, hosting Ariana and
business out of it. She packed
dustry such as booking shows, andBeach Weather, both of
the Rose, Plastiq Passion, the
her business to include both
promotion, and also live
which attracted students and
Lo Fi’s, and Him or Her. They
social media promotion and
sound during the shows. We
non-students of the universi-
will also be hosting a second
live performance services.
try to bring in guest speakers
ty. In addition, M.I.C. has also show later in February with
from the industry to come
held multiple events includ-
further details and a lineup
friend and wonderful musi-
and talk to us about differ-
ing a battle of the bands, a
yet to be released.
cian Camille Thurman. I
ent aspects of the industry as
cover show, and an acoustic
well.”
night, all of which showcased
February 17 which will be a
and artist Mimi Jones for four
bands created by university
rap show and I can’t reveal
years while in college,” said
“We get together and discuss upcoming events and activities the club is involved in
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students. In order to counteract the
“We have another show
the headliner yet but if all things go through we expect
as well as talk about all things
chaos of planning, M.I.C. has
this show to be pretty big and
music,” said Anabell Gonza-
been able to organize them-
pretty great,” said Gonzalez.
dise, she decided to make a
“I was inspired by a dear
worked on and off with her
Johnson on why she chose to start her business. When she is contacted by an artist a conservation begins about their goals and what
they would like their future image to be. She takes that information and creates a social media marketing plan, which will reach larger audiences while maintaining a target demographic. “I believe I have created a niche business that is perfect for both aspiring and established musicians/artists,” she said. She has already been contacted by a number of artists, although she cannot disclose anything about them, and is hoping to grow in the coming year. In terms of her goals for the business, Johnson explained that her short-term goals are simply to gain more clients and increase her social media following. Her long-term goals are more far-reaching, and include hiring a team of social media networkers, her own graphic designer for merchandise and social media posts, and people to market the artists at live shows. “I see my business expanding because I know that artists and musicians love to have as much creative control over their work as possible,” said Johnson. “It is a unique
Continued from pg. 16
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My Semester at the Prato, Italy Campus BY LEAH WALKER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
I
taly is a beautiful coun-
have met or interacted with
Tulse Hill, visiting sights like
otherwise.
Oxford Street, Abbey Road,
The food was like its own
the London Eye, and so much
destination. Bar San Fran-
more throughout the day. We
cesco, Bar Magnolfi, and Bon
spent ten days there over the
try, and this past fall I had the Per Te were all places that I
mid-semester fall break, and
privilege of studying abroad
frequented so often, they got
it reminded me a lot of New
at the university’s Prato cam-
to know me and exactly what
York City, just with British
pus. Aside from the experi-
I liked. No matter where I
accents. The second-best des-
ence everyone thinks about,
went in Italy, the food was
tination is a toss up between
the classes, studying abroad
always delicious. Every region Interlaken, Switzerland and
in Europe, since all of the
has its own specialty, so
Paris, France, as both had
countries are so close togeth-
there’s always something new
such beautiful scenery and so
er, provides a unique oppor-
and interesting to try that you
much to discover.
tunity to see the entirety of
might not find anywhere else.
the continent. France, Aus-
The people in the restau-
My favorite places within
Housing Policies Continued from pg. 14
Italy, besides Prato, would
per student, and are allowed
tria, Switzerland, Hungary,
rants on the university’s meal
probably have to be Catania
to stay any night of the week,
Germany, The Netherlands,
voucher list are happy to help
in Sicily, or Sorrento and
for no more than three con-
Capri. Not only was southern
secutive nights, and a maxi-
Italy far warmer than the
mum of 10 nights in 30 days
Belgium, England, Ireland: all you practice your Italian, and amazing destinations and all
the University offers a lan-
within reach. The opportunity guage exchange program with also arose to travel within
some people our age from
Italy, as well.
the community, allowing for
The travel compliments the
northern portion, and just as beautiful in its own way, but the people there were just
some extra practice, as well as as friendly and inviting as I
courses, which allowed me
the chance to get to know the
to see what we were discuss-
locals and make a new Italian
ing in class in real life, and
friend.
found them to be in Prato. Spending 108 days abroad at the Tuscany campus was an
in the case of Italian, apply it
The best place outside
unforgettable experience and
to my everyday life. The Fall
of Italy that I visited was
an amazing opportunity, and
2017 group was smaller than
probably London, England.
if I was given the choice to do
usual; it was easy to get to
My friend and I stayed just
it all over again, I would in a
know different people within
outside of the city in the
heartbeat.
the program that I may not
quiet little neighborhood of
“I don’t have to pick which friend to hang out with, I can just invite them all,” said Forest Hills resident Emily Khirisy. The overnight sign in process no longer requires paperwork, but just proper
resident Kelsey Novak. “I also think this will bring more guests in.” Lastly, the room selection process is now four days long, rather than six weeks. Additionally, health and safeties will be done once a semester rather than once a month.
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identification. However, overnight parking passes still require paperwork. “I think the guest policy should have been implemented before,” said Winchester
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Learning from Experts on Leadership Day BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDITOR
L
eadership Day a day
long conference held for all University of New Haven students. Started in the Bucknall Theater, Friday (Jan. 19). The theme of the conference was There is No “I” in Team, Engaging and Empowering Others. Keynote Speaker, Jason LeVasseur, inspired students and engaged them with his stories and his music. He talked about how everyone is an instrument in their band, and their band impacts the audience - how everyone is an influential rock star student leader who is individual and unique. “I want everybody to be awesome at who they are, to strive to be their instrument, and elevate the band,” LeVasseur said. To relate to how organizations run on campus and how to be effective for everyone, LeVasseur used the analogy of how on an airplane, the flight attendants specifically tell you to put the oxygen mask on yourself first, in order to be able to help the other people around you. This showed stu-
dent leaders that they must
me.”
is the primary method of
She shared all tips and secrets
take care of themselves first,
The workshop went on to
expressing and interpret-
for success at networking
in order to truly be effective
show how society judges peo-
ing love, value, worth, and
events. Such as the five s’s of
to everyone around them.
ple for the things said or not
fulfillment. Dunn had the
a hand shake, the elevator
LeVasseur said, “Other
said. Kempton talked about
students participate in the
pitch, professional headshots,
people are impacted by the
how inspiring Oprah was at
Love Languages Quiz, where
business card decorum, and
decisions you make. You can
the Golden Globes, especially
they got to see what their love
name tag placement.
make other people’s lives
when she said, “Step out of
language is.
better, because your stage was the history that is holding you made for serving others.” The keynote speaker closed by playing a song, and having
“If people do not get what
Thomas said, “Talk less, listen more.”
back, step into the new story
their giving out, they may pull
you are waiting to create.”
away, no longer give their
one was born with two ears,
all, no longer be engaged. So
and one mouth. Therefore, at
The workshop, Understand-
She talked about how every-
everyone in the room join in
ing Your Love Language, was
think about how you interpret especially networking events
together. By doing this, he
presented by Ashley Dunn,
love and care, then you can
explained that sometimes you
Assistant Director of the Dean make others around you feel
in information. The recep-
need to play an instrument
of Students Office. She talked
valued and worthy,” Dunn
tion ended by student leaders
you do not want to play, but
about having good commu-
said.
learning how to prepare for
you do it because the band
nication as a leader, and how
needs you to make it function. people need to feel valued. The conference continued with students migrating
Student leaders learned
The day ended with CT Eti-
people need to listen and take
networking by being advised
quette Expert, Karen Thomas, to always enter confidently, for a networking reception.
look approachable, and smile.
about love languages, which
from Bucknall Theater to Kaplan Hall, where they had an assortment of workshops to choose from. There were three session time slots, so
Jason LeVasseur was the keynote speaker at Leadership Day, combining his speakig and music to inspire students.
student leaders were able to go to three presentations having to do with leading, engaging with others, or how to be their best selves.
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In the workshop, Leave Footprints that Last…Do Not Tiptoe!, Dr. Lauren Kempton talked about defining leadership through some espoused figures in the world, and from history. Kempton talked about how footsteps say, “Here I am, see
Melinda Hill of the Center for Student Success held a session titled “What if I Don’t Love What I Do”
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In New York City, women marched carrying signs,
Student Tweets of the Week
many of which were showcased on social media.
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Juliana Johnson
the business is the artists she
business because the artist
social media strategies, she
gets to work with, reflected in
has 100% artistic control and
admits that her merchandise
her business’s slogan: “Let me
can hire me whenever they
sales are not always where
make your music social!”
need me.”
she would like them to be.
“More than anything, I
“Although I realize that
value creating and maintain-
ness will continue to grow
digital media is extremely
ing a real relationship with
because she does place
popular, I would like to sell
the artist – more than just
deadlines or pressures on
more at shows,” she said.
business,” she said.
artists, rather she opens up a dialogue to fit a social media plan to their current schedule. Johnson attributes a lot of her success to her social media marketing tactics during live performances, citing the fact that she has been doing this un-officially for four years as the reason they are so strong. “At the Charlie Parker 25th anniversary festival this past
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While Johnson feels that
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summer, Camille Thurman received 7,000+ views just by live streaming her performance,” she said on the topic.